as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
a cop stopped her for speeding
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I copped a great outfit for only $50
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
some concertgoers rushed pell-mell through the doors so that they could cop the seats down front
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Recent Examples of cop
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The cops routinely passed by her home, shining flashlights into the window grate.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The one edgy clash on the pitch was the sledging that Birmingham Phoenix batter Liam Livingstone copped from his England teammate Sam Curran.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
And given that two cops are already sniffing around the Redfellows’ sudden propensity for premature expiration, Becket finds himself in quite a predicament.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The cops routinely passed by her home, shining flashlights into the window grate.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The one edgy clash on the pitch was the sledging that Birmingham Phoenix batter Liam Livingstone copped from his England teammate Sam Curran.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
Noun
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Former policeman Thaksin Shinawatra reshaped Thailand’s politics.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as concerned as the reactions may be, politicians and policemen alike seem to knowingly (and preemptively) pass the blame around.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Neely tried to grab Belt-Stubblefield by the neck and take him to the ground, but the officer is the one who fell, according to the notice of claim.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Melvin Trotter walked in and began rifling through the cash register, grabbing about $100 and some food stamps.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Authorities carved paths through the deep snow to eventually continue the search, and California Highway Patrol officers found the ninth victim.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The officers pursued the suspects until the 3100 block of Well Springs Drive.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paramount made multiple bids to purchase the studio, and attempted a hostile takeover after the Netflix deal was publicized.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Clippers enter the final stretch of the season as the hottest team in the NBA, having won 20 of their past 27 games, a feat that caught many insiders by surprise.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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So, this is about when undeniable attraction catches you off guard, but also the enormous consequences of following that urge and that feeling, and the consequences of that for the families around you, however innocent your intent is.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Agencies assisting included Tarrant County constables, police departments from Fort Worth and Forest Hill, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said Monday that constables have had good conversations with county leaders ahead of the bill becoming law and that his office was working with neighborhoods to ensure that the fiscal impact to Harris County wouldn’t be significant.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some have been kidnapped and some, emotionally vulnerable kids especially, may have left home and then been snatched and killed.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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If not, put good vintage stereo equipment on the market for a collector to snatch up.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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